The Number of Constitutional Isomers Possible for Alkanes of a Given

question 68

Multiple Choice

The number of constitutional isomers possible for alkanes of a given molecular formula

• A) is the same as the number of hydrogen atoms present
• B) is double the number of carbon atoms present
• C) cannot be calculated in a simple way from the molecular formula
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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